It's a very exciting day for us here at the Tom Udall for Senate campaign. The Associated Press reports that President Bush has signed the Webb GI Bill into law:
The new GI Bill essentially would guarantee a full scholarship at any in-state public university, along with a monthly housing stipend, for people who serve in the military for at least three years. It is aimed at replicating the benefits awarded veterans of World War II and more than doubles the value of the benefit — from $40,000 today to $90,000.
The GI Bill measure, authored by Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., had such extraordinary support from both Democrats and Republicans that White House objections were easily overridden. The bill also allows veterans to transfer their benefits to their spouse or a child, an idea Bush has championed.
We wanted to thank all those on DailyKos who made a difference by signing Tom's letter to President Bush asking him to sign this bill, which we diaried here and here.
And just to show you the incredible support we've received in this GI Bill, here's a snapshot of our google map showing all the supporters of the GI Bill and their messages:
I'm also happy to report that we accumulated signatures from all 50 states, including several from Alaska, Hawai'i, and Puerto Rico.
Tom Udall, and our nation's men and women in uniform, thank you for doing your part.
Bryan Barash
Internet Communications Manager
Tom Udall for Senate
NOTE: It's also end of quarter today, as most of you know. True Blue New Mexico is raising money to turn New Mexico blue, with candidates such as Martin Heinrich, Harry Teague, and Ben Ray Lugan running for Congress, and of course Tom Udall running for Senate. Thanks to Democracy for New Mexico and NMFBIHOP for spearheading this effort.
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PS I added Breaking: because this is important.